Nurse, GS-0610-09

Summary

This position is located in Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG Health, Safety and Work-Life Directorate, USCG Health, Training Center, Cape May, NJ

Duties

In this RN position, you will provide professional nurse outpatient ambulatory care in a accredited ambulatory care clinic rendering health care delivery and quality improvement.    

Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignment includes:

• Assisting the Medical Officer in providing emergency (patient stabilizing only) services in a limited emergency care facility.   
• Performing procedures such as administering oxygen, intravenous fluids, prescribed medications, immunizations, performing electrocardiograms, etc.  
• Observing and assessing patients clinical conditions: recognizes, identifies and interprets serious situations and immediately decides proper action.
• Developing comprehensive care plans encompassing both medical and nursing diagnoses by documenting patient capabilities, limitations, goal achievement and health educational needs. 
• Training USCG Health Services Technicians on procedures and practices.

**THIS IS  NIGHT SHIFT POSITION**

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